News Briefs

From elsewhere: Union Pacific argues for its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application. Babcock to enjoy generous salary as Virginia Tech AD emeritus. A Virginia parrot rescue — and its dozens of birds — scramble to find new home.

From elsewhere: Glamping retreat campground receives Amherst board’s approval. Buckingham County board opposes high-voltage line. Roanoke murder appeal could hinge on Supreme Court’s ruling on broad data searches.

From elsewhere: Former Blacksburg council member sentenced to probation in election fraud case. Lightning strike at Radford arsenal causes acid vapor release. More than 2,000 fencers are competing in Richmond at the national championships.

From elsewhere: Republic National Distributing could lay off 428 in Virginia. Anne Holton will run for her Richmond School Board seat in November’s special election. Site plans expected soon for new Tazewell County school.

From elsewhere: 6,000-acre innovation district launches in Manassas. VCU will raise tuition 3.9% next year, as military waivers and salary increases mount. Richmond Public Schools will consider selling naming rights to school facilities.

From elsewhere: Campbell County leans toward stricter zoning ordinance for data centers. Former Roanoke City Council candidate pleads no contest to election fraud. Member One-Virginia Credit Union merger creates bank account issues.

From elsewhere: Neighbors speak out against proposed conference center at Monroe Institute. Richmond Public Schools pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, board pushes back. Weber City Town Council discusses next steps after losing police force.

From elsewhere: Bon Secours plans to appeal VDH approval of rival Chesterfield hospitals. Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom. Hours after judge denies motion to stop Oceanfront curfew, another filed by woman arrested smoking outside her apartment.

From elsewhere: JXN Project unveils rebuilt “founding father” home, highlighting Black history in Richmond. Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36. Virginia Beach police charge Facebook blogger with violating Oceanfront curfew, highlighting First Amendment concerns.

From elsewhere: Three Rocky Mount vape shops accused of selling illegal cannabis-related products. Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board. Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name; his family life was destroyed.